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"Our engagement with Disney didn't go well."

At the entrance of Warner Studios, Matthew met with Helen Herman, Helen Herman walked with him into the studio, and said as he walked, "People from Disney Pictures and Bowei Pictures have seen Zack. After writing the script and storyboard artwork, I had a lot of doubts about the scale of the film, and I was hesitating for too long."

Matthew nodded lightly and jokingly said, "Disney should just change its name to Baby Di."

Helen Herman didn't answer Matthew's words, and continued the topic just now, "Jack and I contacted Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. with David Ellison. Warner Bros. after seeing Zach's plan and preview clips , I heard that you are the male lead, showed a strong interest, and has already signed a North American distribution agreement with David Ellison's Skydance Films."

"What about overseas?" Matthew asked.

"We are still talking overseas." Helen Herman continued, "Jack is currently negotiating with Warner Bros. on behalf of the crew. When the overseas distribution negotiations are over, Skydance Pictures will sign a formal North American and overseas distribution agreement with Warner Bros. ."

The two kept walking and didn't go very far until they came to a huge soundstage near the entrance of Warner Studios. Helen Herman led the way and said to Matthew as they walked, "Warner Bros. The prospects are good, especially the confidence in you, the male lead, provides a studio for the project at almost zero cost."

Matthew looked at the dilapidated Warner Studios and said, "Nowadays there is a serious exodus of Hollywood crew. If we don't come, this place will be empty. If there is a crew shooting, we will clean up and repair it. Warner Bros. is a favor... "

Having said this, he couldn't help shaking his head.

Most of the studios in the Los Angeles area today, except for a few studios converted from huge hangars at the Hughes Aircraft Factory, have unique advantages, most of them are often not used once a year.

California, especially the Los Angeles area, from policies to taxes to labor, not only has no advantages, but will make some crews miserable.

At the beginning, Matthew also listened to Zack Snyder, if they couldn't find enough investment, the crew would move to Australia or New Zealand to shoot, where labor is relatively cheap, and there are tax rebates.

Of course not now, David Ellison is a very generous sponsor.

As soon as he walked into the studio, Matthew saw Zach Snyder greet him with open arms. He also opened his arms and hugged Zach Snyder.

"You can't come again." Zach Snyder stepped back and looked at Matthew. "I thought you forgot about the crew."

Matthew smiled and said, "I don't know how to prepare. It's okay to be a male lead. Participating in the early stage will only cause trouble for you."

Of course Zach Snyder understood this, and said in a low voice, "If you don't come again, our financier may run away."

"Is David here today?" Matthew asked.

Zach Snyder beckoned him to go inside and said, "I'm still here just now, I'm going to call in the studio."

Matthew and Helen Herman followed Zach Snyder into the studio. In the huge studio, workers were already busy erecting green screens, and the entire studio was almost turned green.

Zach Snyder explained as he walked, "Like I told you before, the whole film didn't have any exterior scenes, all the shots were shot in front of a green screen, and then CGI was used to generate the background."

These Matthews have already heard Zach Snyder say it, and they are not surprised.

The three people passed by a green screen and came to the innermost part of the studio. David Ellison was standing in front of a wall on the phone. After seeing Matthew, he waved to him, and Matthew also waved to him. He waved his hand as a response.

After waiting for a while, David Ellison hung up the phone and walked over.

"Hi, Matthew." He warmly stretched out his right hand before he approached, "It's been a long time!"

Matthew squeezed his hand firmly, "It's only been over a month."

At the beginning of David Ellison, all the confidence in the project basically came from Matthew, and then after reaching a distribution agreement with Warner Bros., he also had a completely different experience.

In the past, even if he held a large check in his hand, he always lingered outside the gate of Hollywood.

Today, with "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" and Matthew as a stepping stone, he has successfully knocked on the door of Hollywood, and has established a preliminary cooperative relationship with Warner Bros.

For him, this first step is extremely important and crucial. With the first step, the road ahead will be much easier.

David Ellison said to Matthew again, "Warner Bros. and Frank Miller have repeatedly stressed to me to Zach that the hero of this film has to be you."

Matthew spread his hands and said, "We've signed a formal agreement, haven't we?"

David Ellison laughed, "Yeah, but I'm completely relieved to get confirmation from you again!"

He made a gesture of invitation, then led the way, "Let's go to the office to talk."

Afterwards, Matthew chatted with David Ellison and Zach Snyder in the studio's office for more than two hours before saying goodbye to Helen Herman.

He also basically grasped the current progress and preparations of "Three Hundred Spartans".

The first is investment. David Ellison's Sky Dance Films will independently invest in this project. The estimated production cost is US$80 million. If the funds are insufficient at the time of shooting, he can also add an additional US$10 million to 15 million as appropriate. Dollar.

Such a production budget is not considered a first-line production in today’s Hollywood, but it is also an investment scale of mid-level top or quasi-first-line production.

The second is distribution. At present, the producer of Sky Dance Pictures and the crew, Bearded Jack, is negotiating with Warner Bros. The two parties have already signed the North American distribution contract, and overseas distribution is still under negotiation.

However, judging from Warner Bros.'s willingness to provide studios and shooting venues for the crew at almost zero cost, the cooperation between Skydance Pictures and Warner Bros. will not be much of a problem.

Then there are the preparations that are about to start. The preparations for the crew are mainly in charge of Zack Snyder and Bearded Jack. The main shooting team is recommended and invited by Zack Snyder. Apart from confirming Matthew as the male lead, there are no other actors for the time being. Candidates for other actors, but according to the agreement reached between Sky Dance Pictures and Helen Herman, most of the actors and non-key behind-the-scenes staff must give priority to the clients of Angel Agency.

Then there is the post-production. Since Zack Snyder shoots the whole green screen, the post-CGI synthesis is very important. Zach Snyder intends to use the post-production special effects company that produces the trial clips. This special effects company called "Screaming Dead Monkey" Although It has just been established, but the two parties have cooperated once and have excellent technical capabilities.

Matthew had seen the trial clip and was very satisfied with the quality of the trial clip, so naturally he would not object.

In the end, it was David Ellison and Zach Snyder who urged Matthew to sign a formal casting contract with the crew as soon as possible.

Before Matthew and Sky Dance signed a legal agreement of intent, not a real actor contract, David Ellison and Zach Snyder both knew Matthew's importance to this project, especially In Warner Bros.' evaluation, starring Matthew Horner was the most important metric.

In recent years, all the films starring Matthew, regardless of the level of investment, have achieved huge returns relative to the investment without exception. Hollywood has its own measurement system, and believes that those who succeed will continue to succeed. Attraction can be imagined.

"By the way, Helen, I have two friends."

Returning to the Angel Agency's car, Matthew said to Helen Herman, "After the crew is set up, they may audition, and you will say hello to Jack."

Helen Herman thought for a moment and asked, "Is it James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender?"

Matthew nodded lightly, "It's just the two of them."

Although the two were not clients of Angel Brokerage, Helen Herman responded immediately without any hesitation, "When Jack is done negotiating, I will give him a special call."

"You're on a casting contract for this project..." Helen Herman asked instead, "Any ideas?"

Matthew smiled and said, "Since there is a super big money owner, of course you have to fight for a huge contract for me to maximize my interests."

In his eyes, Zach Snyder is the most important to "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", but others are different from him. After all, there is no advantage that he can cheat, including Zack Snyder, David Ellison and Helen. - under consideration by Herman et al.~www.readwn.com~ He is the key to this project.

David Ellison's Sky Pictures wants to invest in full, and doesn't want to share it with others, and Matthew doesn't plan to make any money at this point. Fund owners like David Ellison are not easy to find, so he Delineated his rights and interests as the actor's remuneration above.

At the same time, he has to be named a producer.

Helen Herman understood Matthew's thoughts and said, "Don't worry, I will try my best to get the maximum salary you can get."

She is similar to Matthew's idea. David Ellison has to rely on Matthew's signboard in many aspects. Of course, the signboard cannot be used in vain, and must be paid accordingly.

When he came to the Angel Agency, Matthew went to Helen Herman's office to sit for a while, and discussed more work-related matters. He didn't leave until half afternoon. He originally wanted to go directly to Beverly Hills, but he didn't expect to be in In the front hall of the Angel Agency, I met a woman.

"Hi, Matthew."

The fairy-like Eva Green stood in front of him and took the initiative to say hello, "What a coincidence."